Best Lawyers in Japan for Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Hidetomo Futami is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Hidetomo, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hidetomo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Masafumi Kodama is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, International Business Transactions and Litigation. Masafumi, who practices law in Osaka, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Masafumi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal prac...
Partner at Chuo Sogo LPC; visiting professor, Kyoto University Law School; external director of YAMAZEN CORPORATION and NAKABAYASHI Co. Ltd; visiting attorney at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd (Chicago Office) (Aug. 2005 - Jul. 2006) Education: Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law; Kyoto University
Keiko Yamazaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Keiko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen DeCosse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Stephen, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yumiko Aoi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Yumiko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yumiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yoshiko Koizumi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust / Competition Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Yoshiko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yoshiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Akimoto Kawamura is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Financial Institution Regulatory Law. Akimoto, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Akimoto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practic...
Yuki Sato is an attorney admitted in Japan and New York. Her focus is M&A and financial matters including funds, private equity and financial regulatory. After working at Tokyo and Singapore office of global law firms where she has providing legal advice to funds in their investments in Japan, as well as assisting international client in cross-border transactions, she has represented both domestic and foreign companies in their M&A transactions, cross-border investments, joint venture...
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
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